At the dinner, the leader said, "You go and settle the account", the people with low EQ said, "Okay, I'll go now", and the people with high EQ did this
In the workplace, a meal is more than just a meal, it often carries a variety of complex interpersonal relationships and subtle power plays. In such an occasion, how to respond to the leader's instructions is an important moment to test emotional intelligence and wisdom.
One day, the leaders of the company organized a small team building activity in a restaurant with a good atmosphere. Everyone was having a good time, and suddenly, the leader turned to you and said, "You go and settle the account." "At this time, your reaction is crucial.
If you're a person with low emotional intelligence, you might mechanically answer, "Okay, I'll go now." Then he quickly got up and went to check out awkwardly. Although this kind of answer follows the instructions of the leader, it lacks a kind of tactfulness and tact, which makes it easier for people to think that you lack emotional intelligence.
And people with real high emotional intelligence tend to choose a smarter way to deal with the same situation when faced with the same situation. They will not forget to skillfully demonstrate their value and status while agreeing to the leadership.
A person with high emotional intelligence might reply, "Okay, leader, I'll go." However, I think today's consumption is about the same, and I just take this opportunity to report to you, can the budget for next month be appropriately adjusted?" This answer not only reflects the respect for the leadership, but also skillfully strives for more benefits for himself.
The level of emotional intelligence is especially obvious in occasions such as dinners. People with low EQ may only execute orders mechanically, while people with high EQ are able to take advantage of these opportunities and skillfully display their intelligence and charisma.
In fact, in the workplace, this kind of emotional intelligence is everywhere. Whether it's in meetings or daily communication, knowing how to express your thoughts and opinions appropriately can often make you feel more comfortable in the workplace.
Let's dive into the importance of emotional intelligence in a dinner party.
A meal is not just a meal, but also an important occasion to show yourself, observe others, and build relationships. In such an occasion, how you behave yourself and how you communicate with your leaders and colleagues often determine your status and prospects in the workplace.
When the leader says to you at the dinner, "You go and settle the account", he is actually testing your reflexes and coping skills. At this time, if you just execute orders mechanically, then you may leave the impression of the leader as a person who lacks independent thinking and assertiveness.
And people with real high emotional intelligence will not forget to skillfully show their value and status while agreeing to the leadership. They will use humorous language or use the occasion skillfully to gain more benefits for themselves. This approach not only satisfies the leader, but also can win more opportunities and resources for yourself in the workplace.
In addition, the level of emotional intelligence also determines your observation and communication skills during the dinner. People with high emotional intelligence are able to keenly observe the reactions and attitudes of others, so that they can better adjust their words and actions. At the same time, they are also able to express their opinions and ideas in a more appropriate way in their interactions with others, so as to establish better interpersonal relationships.
Of course, the cultivation of emotional intelligence is not achieved overnight, it requires continuous accumulation and practice in our daily life. Only by constantly exploring and summarizing in practice can we gradually improve our emotional intelligence and become more comfortable in the workplace.
In the workplace, dinner is often an important occasion, which tests our ability to react, cope, observe and communicate. And the level of emotional intelligence often determines our performance in these abilities. Therefore, we should continue to develop our emotional intelligence to be more successful in the workplace.
At the same time, we should also learn to use occasions like dinners to skillfully show our wisdom and charm, so as to strive for more opportunities and resources for ourselves. Only in this way can we go further and more steadily in the workplace.